About 40 miles south of Manhattan, the 47-mile Flint Hills National Scenic Byway (State-177) connects the ranch towns of Council Grove and Cassoday.Kansas and the many surrounding states are considered 'fly over county,' which although intended as a slight, the concept has become a point of pride for those looking to wander through a less modern world and immerse themselves in an exposed wilderness. The Flint Hills represent an interesting space in our world.
